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Monday, February 22, 2010

Dauphin Kings’ veterans Shane Luke and Steven Shamanski have each been selected to receive major awards in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

Luke was presented with the Lorne “Windy” Lyndon Trophy, awarded for hockey ability and sportsmanship. Shamanski was honoured with the Brian Kozak Trophy, given to the top defenceman in the MJHL. Prior to their game on Friday both players were presented with their trophies by MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis.

Luke, 19, has been an offensive power for the Kings this season, sitting second in the MJHL’s scoring race with ?? points (??-??) after ?? games. This year’s award was particularly sweet for the native of Ste. Rose du Lac, having been a nominee for the same award last season.

Shamanski, 20, has been a stalwart on the Dauphin blueline this season, playing in all pressure situations for the Kings, who will host this year’s RBC Cup, the national Junior A championship tournament.

Runners-up for the hockey ability and sportsmanship award were Chris Reimer of Swan Valley Stampeders and Blake Chartier of Winnipeg Saints.

Runners-up for top defenceman were Dale Warkentin of OCN Blizzard and Zach Tully of Portage Terriers.

Earlier this week the MJHL announced that Brendan O’Donnell of Winnipeg South Blues has been voted the league’s top rookie. Over the next several weeks the MJHL will announce its other award winners. The remaining finalists are:

MVP - Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh Award

Taylor Dickin – Selkirk Steelers

David Aime – OCN Blizzard

Steven Shamanski -Dauphin Kings

Top Goaltender Trophy

Peter Alexander – Winkler Flyers

David Aime – OCN Blizzard

Joey Rewucki - Selkirk Steelers

Coach of the Year – Portage Terriers “ Muzz McPherson” Award

Ryan Smith – Selkirk Steelers

Dwayne Kirkup – Swan Valley Stampeders

Rich Gosselin - Steinbach Pistons

(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)